Pam and Deb were in a car accident. Deb went through a red light, hitting Pam from the side. Pam was driving 45 miles per hour in a 25 miles per hour zone. Pam sues Deb based on negligence for damages. If Pam loses the suit, which of the following is the most likely reason?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a contributory negligence state, if Pam is found to have contributed in any way to the accident, even if it was only slightly, she cannot recover any damages. Since Pam was speeding, which is a violation of traffic laws, she may be considered partially at fault for the accident and therefore cannot recover damages in a contributory negligence state.

Pam and Deb Were in a Car Accident